Origin
Amherst, NH
Afternoon in Amherst on Friday
Local time
2:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
Amherst to Nashua is 11.4 miles and takes about 24 minutes via NH 101A, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for the entire drive, with plenty of turns to keep you engaged. Given its short distance and duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you decide to travel and how you might break it up, though it's easily manageable in one go.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile. With zero highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 11.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.4 miles along NH 101A, offering a good segment of consistent driving before you transition. Expect to make frequent turns as you make your way through this local New Hampshire landscape, so staying attentive to your navigation will be key.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101A is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 122 / Boston Post Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Amherst, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 122 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (NH 101A): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 122 / Boston Post Road
Turn left onto NH 122 / Boston Post Road
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NH 101A / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101A | 8.4 mi | 18m |
| Ponemah Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Boston Post Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Amherst Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NH 101A
— 8.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on NH 122
55 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amherst Street
2
Turn left onto NH 122
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
3
Continue on NH 122
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Ponemah Road
4
Turn left onto NH 101A
8.4 mi
·
18 min
·
NH 101A
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nashua, NH
Afternoon in Nashua on Friday
Local time
2:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amherst, NH to Nashua, NH covers 11.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101A, Ponemah Road, Boston Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Amherst, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Amherst, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 122 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (NH 101A): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Amherst, NH to Nashua, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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